E95: Common POTS Medications with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Jenna Houk
Many POTSies take multiple medications. Join us for a discussion of beta blockers, midodrine, ivabridine, and fludrocortisone - how they work and possible side effects. Please click the "subscribe" bu...
1 Nov 202251min
E94: The Depressing Truth about Depression Scales with Dr. Cathy Pederson
Dr. Pederson just published a new study looking at assessing depression in people with chronic invisible illness. The results are both depressing and enlightening. We need our healthcare practitioner...
25 Okt 202240min
9th Annual Standing Up to POTS 5K/2K: Interviews with POTSies and their supporters
Members of the POTS community gathered in Springfield, Ohio on October 22, 2022 for the 9th Annual Standing Up To POTS 5K/2K, presented by Normalyte and Thrivent. The weather was gorgeous, the POTS co...
22 Okt 202236min
E93: Viral epidemics are related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and POTS with Dr. Byron Hyde
What does polio have to do with myalgic encephalomyetlitis (ME) and POTS? You'll have to listen to this episode with Dr. Hyde, a top ME expert who has treated ME patients since the 1980s. He also disc...
18 Okt 202252min
E92: Jenna from Oregon, loves children but struggles with her stamina to work
Jenna is married and trying to live her best life despite POTS. Symptoms began early, but didn't stop her from playing college volleyball. Napping in odd places is common as she battles severe fatigue...
15 Okt 202232min
E91: The Importance of Vitamin D for those with Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Eduardo Beltran
Dr. Beltran explains physiological dosing of vitamin D, leaky gut syndrome as it relates to gluten, and much more in this episode of The POTScast. A real leader in high dose vitamin D therapy, Dr. Bel...
11 Okt 202248min
E90: POTS, Small Fiber Neuropathy, and Mystery Symptoms with Dr. David Saperstein
Many people with POTS also have small fiber neuropathy - the small nerves in their legs are decreased in number and activity. Dr. Saperstein talks about that in the context of COVID and answers severa...
4 Okt 202241min
E89: Anna from New York City, college dancer and photographer
Anna grew up dancing and wanted to be a pro. After a bout with mono, her legs started giving out randomly. She was diagnosed with POTS and needed to find a new dream: photography. Anna is both inspira...
1 Okt 202229min
